The race in brief
A 14-runner all-weather Flat handicap over 1m, Class 6. The official going is Standard, and the all-weather surface should ride consistently.
What the facts say
- El Fox (4yo, Marco Botti, OR 57, 9-6) – figures 431, a quick turnaround (7 days), Race DNA fit 59.
- Barleybrown (6yo, Ruth Carr, OR 53, 9-2) – figures 5224, 22 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 60.
- Adelaide Bay (4yo, Daragh Bourke, OR 56, 9-5) – figures 6431, 22 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 35.
- Aim For The Bull (4yo, Mike Murphy, OR 56, 9-5) – figures 1107, 26 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 60.
- Portman Blue (4yo, Joseph Parr, OR 64, 9-13) – figures 6771, 12 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 54.
Our view
Best selection: El Fox. Recent figures of 431 – won last time; trainer Marco Botti has had 79 winners from 578 runners in our recent records.
The case against: Barleybrown is close on the numbers; handicap marks are meant to level the field.
Others to consider: Barleybrown and Adelaide Bay.
This is analysis to help you form your own view, not a tip or a guarantee. 18+. If you bet, only stake what you can afford to lose.
.This is analysis to help you form your own view – not a tip or a recommendation to bet.